Troubleshooting - Super Handy GUO116 Operator's Manual

8.TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem(s)
Engine fails to start.
Engine runs erratically.
Engine overheats
Engine will not stop when
throttle control is positioned
at stop, or engine speed
does not increase properly
when throttle control is
adjusted.
Tiller is difficult to control
when tilling (machine jumps
or lurches forward)
Tine do not engage.
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Possible Cause
1. Engine and/or Fuel valve
is not in ON position.
2. Out of fuel or stale fuel
3. Spark plug wire is disconnected.
4. Choke lever is not in CLOSE
position.
5. Blocked fuel line.
6. Fouled spark plug.
7. Engine Flooding.
8. Belt tension lever is engaged.
1. Spark plug wire is loose.
2. Unit running with Choke lever
in CLOSE position.
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
4. Vent plugged.
5. Water or dirt in fuel system.
6. Dirty air cleaner.
7. Improper carburetor adjustment.
1. Engine oil level low.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Air flow restricted.
4. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
1. Debris interfering with throttle
linkage.
2. Importer throttle linkage
adjustment.
1.Improper tilling depth setting.
2.Too heigh engine speed on
hard ground.
1. Foregin debris is lodged in
between tines.
2. Belt worn and /or stretched.
Corrective Action
1. Attach spark plug wire securely
to spark plug.
2. Fill with clean, fresh gasoline.
3. Engine and Fuel valve must
be in ON position.
4. Choke level must be in CLOSE
position for a cold start.
5. Clean fuel line.
6. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
7. Wait a few minutes to restart,
but do not prime.
8. Disengage the belt tension lever.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug
wire.
2. Move choke lever to OPEN
position.
3. Clean fuel line. Fill tank with
clean, fresh gasoline.
4. Clear vent.
5. Drain fuel tank.Refill with
fresh fuel.
6. Clean or replace air cleaner.
7. Refer to engine manual.
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Clean air cleaner.
3. Remove housing and clean.
4. Refer to engine manual.
1. Celan dirt and debries.
2. Refer to engine manual to check
and adjust throttle linkage.
1. Raise the Depth Stake to the
proper position to allow the
rototiller to plow deeper.
2. Set the throttle lever at lower
speed.
1. Stop tiller completely, remove
and discard any foreign debris
from tines.
2. Replace belt.
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